RICH AND CREAMY WHITE CHEDDAR SOUP

Rich and Creamy White Cheddar Soup image

Provided by Wildflour

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup unsalted butter
6 green onions, chopped
3 stalks celery, diced small
2 carrots, peeled and diced small
1/4 cup flour
5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups broth
1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
1 cup half-and-half, can sub milk
1/2 lb white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

In large pot, melt butter over medium-low heat.
Add the green onions, celery and carrots, and cook until limp.
Sprinkle the flour over the veggies, and stir and cook for 3 minutes to cook the flour.
Add the chicken stock (or broth) 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly.
Add the potato.
Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer.
Cook until potatoes are soft, about 20-30 minutes.
Puree the soup in a blender or food processor and return to the pan.
Slowly whisk in the half and half (or milk), cheese, tabasco and worcestershire sauce.
Taste and salt if needed.
Keep warm over low heat.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with grated white cheddar or parmesan if desired. Serve with warm crusty bread or rolls.